Yuntanza Hanaui Taniyama

Yomi Taniyama Kaori | Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort [Official]

Yomi Taniyama Kaori is a traditional Okinawan textile developed based on techniques from China and Southeast Asia during the Ryukyu Kingdom era in the 14th century. What is characteristic is that the flower pattern is expressed by floating weaving technique to create geometric patterns. Making full use of this technique, patterns such as windmills, money shapes, and inverted triangles are woven with meaning. It also features dyeing technology that uses natural dyes made from trees from Okinawa to create vivid colors. It declined in the Meiji era and was temporarily forgotten after the Battle of Okinawa, but the reconstruction movement began in 1964, Okinawa Prefecture's designated intangible cultural property in 1975, and a traditional craft designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1976 It was certified as Today, it is widely recognized as a representative craft of Okinawa.

There is also a program where you can experience the technique of Yomi Taniyama Kaori. Why don't you experience textiles using traditional techniques?

■Experience program■

Coaster making

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※The picture is an image. Items other than Kaori coasters are not included in the experience program.

Basic information

Address
〒904-0301 2974-2, Zakimi, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa
Facility name
Yomi Taniyama Kaori Business Cooperative